A US team used a Unitree G1 humanoid for laparoscopic gallbladder removal on two live pigs, while precision, force and reliability gaps keep clinical use distant.

UC San Diego researchers used two teleoperated Unitree G1 humanoids to complete laparoscopic gallbladder removal on a live pig.

UBTECH and Shenhao plan humanoid robot systems for substations and distribution rooms, with a joint lab focused on power applications.

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas appeared during a World Cup round of 16 halftime show, a high visibility demo with few technical details disclosed.

Atlas carried the match ball at a Brazil and Norway game, with Hyundai and Boston Dynamics pointing to simulation trained movement control behind the routine.

UBTech says its UWorld U1 series has more than 13,000 orders, testing whether full size humanoids can find buyers beyond industrial deployments.

Chinese startups including LinkerBot and Wuji are scaling dextrous hands, but control and touch data remain the hard parts for useful humanoids.

Humanoid makers say serious injuries have not surfaced, but heavier biped robots and workplace trials are putting fall risks under closer review.

A Tokyo summit reportedly had Chinese humanoids outnumbering Japanese models roughly three to one, exposing Japan’s lag in commercialization and AI.

UBTech says its U1 humanoid companion has cameras, sensors and up to four hours of battery life, with September deliveries after 13,300 preorders.